However, Di Chirico pulled out of the fight in early January citing an undisclosed injury and subsequent surgery.

[5] On January 8, it was reported that The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil middleweight winner Cezar Ferreira would be his replacement.

[8] However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the event due to undisclosed health issues for Breese.

[14] The altercation, broadcast by ESPN resulted in an open cut under the left eye of Edwards and received coverage under specialized media outlets.

UFC President Dana White did not manifest sanctions to either of the fighters, however has blamed his own staff.